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Career Firefighter

City of Fitchburg
4 days ago
Full-time
On-site
Fitchburg, Wisconsin, United States
Operator

Description

The City of Fitchburg Fire Department is currently accepting applications from motivated individuals who have a strong passion to protect life and property as our next Career Firefighter.  

This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent full-time vacancies as a Firefighter within the next twelve (12) months. 


About Fitchburg Fire

The Fitchburg Fire Department strives to Serve by providing care through a dedicated and dependable response;  To Learn by exercising readiness through repetition and vigilance. We will train to our limits… (not afraid of failure in a training environment) as we work toward competence and confidence;  To Respect by exhibiting teamwork, honor, and accountability at all levels- continually treating others in a way that we would want to be treated;  To Lead through initiative and service excellence, we are committed to be an example in our profession and in our community.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for responding to requests for emergency assistance and performing fire prevention inspections. The position generally functions at the task level to stabilize emergency incidents and enforce municipal fire prevention ordinances.  The position requires extensive training in the operation and maintenance of motorized fire apparatus, hand tools, and power equipment.  Performance of assigned duties will often occur in hazardous settings under a wide range of environmental conditions.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:
  • Perform duties and activities as may be required by municipal ordinance, state statute, or policies and procedures of the fire department to ensure compliance with building construction, fire prevention, and life safety codes.
  • Respond to fire incidents to save and protect life and property under emergency conditions. Operate hand and/or specialized power equipment and apparatus to suppress various types of fires under diverse conditions. Exercise police powers in responding to emergency situations. Operate fire vehicles/apparatus as assigned. Participate in related salvage activities.
  • Inspect buildings for potential fire hazards and evaluate compliance with fire prevention ordinances.
  • Identify fire regulation violations and issue reports and forms to building owners.
  • Instruct the public on fire and life safety topics.
  • Attend required drills and other in-service training activities conducted by the fire department.
  • Attend external fire service-related courses as approved by the Fire Chief.
  • Read and study assigned materials in order to remain current on topics related to fire prevention and suppression, technical rescue, fire and life safety codes, and public safety education.
  • Inspect, operate, and maintain fire apparatus, fire stations and other fire department facilities, grounds, and equipment as assigned.
  • Perform hydrant and hose tests as required.
Other Functions:
  • Acknowledge and respond to dispatched alarms and other calls for emergency assistance.
  • Select and don personal protective equipment appropriate to the emergency response.
  • Drive and operate fire department vehicles and equipment.
  • Communicate with incident commander and other responders via radio.
  • Perform search and rescue tasks, as required, to accomplish life safety objectives established by the incident commander.
  • Perform fire suppression tasks or other related activities, as required, to accomplish incident stabilization objectives established by the incident commander.
  • Perform salvage and overhaul tasks, as required, to accomplish property conservation objectives established by the incident commander.
  • Inspect and restore personal protective equipment, fire apparatus, facilities, and equipment upon the conclusion of each emergency response in order to ensure readiness for use during any subsequent emergency event.

Minimum Qualifications

Supervisory Requirements:
  • None
Education and/or Experience Requirements:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Associate Degree in fire service-related field is desired.
  • At least two years of previous firefighter experience with a fire department is desired.
Licenses and Certifications
  • Valid driver's license (possessed at time of application for employment).
  • Emergency Medical Responder or higher (possessed at time of application for employment).
  • State of Wisconsin Certified Firefighter I (possessed at time of application for employment).
  • CPAT Certification (possessed at time of employment start date).
  • State of Wisconsin Certified Firefighter II (within the probationary period).
  • State of Wisconsin Certified Fire Apparatus Driver Operator-Pumper (within the probationary period).
  • State of Wisconsin Certified Fire Apparatus Driver Operator-Aerial (within the probationary period).
  • State of Wisconsin Certified Fire Inspector (within the probationary period).
  • State of Wisconsin Licensed Emergency Medical Technician – Basic (within the probationary period).

Special Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Ability to think clearly and react effectively in emergency situations.
  • Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with a variety of people including co-workers, other professionals, appointed and elected officials, and the general public. 
  • Ability to climb ladders and work at considerable heights.
  • Ability to work in restrictive clothing and confined spaces.
  • Ability to work in hazardous environments.
In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position. 

Physical Demands:
Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
 
Work Environment:
Both inside and outside. A job is considered "both" if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts. Occasionally exposed to hazards or risk of bodily injury. Occasionally exposed to extreme heat, changes in temperature, wet and humid conditions. Occasional exposure to odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, vibrations, and moderate noise.